— statutorily , adv.
/stach"oo tawr'ee, -tohr'ee/ , adj.
1. of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a statute.
2. prescribed or authorized by statute.
3. conforming to statute.
4. (of an offense) recognized by statute; legally punishable.
[ 1710-20; STATUTE + -ORY 1 ]